MIAMI-The University of Miami drew a standing room only crowd at 600 Brickell for its second Impact Real Estate Conference. Find out who was there and what they talked about.

TALLAHASSEE, FL—A Tallahassee class A multifamily property that Jones Lang LaSalle marketed a year ago is getting refinanced.

MIAMI—Strong demand for bank-owned properties and improved processing of shortsales continues to yield absorption of distressed real estate listings and to contribute to price appreciation.

MIAMI—Bilzin Sumberg's Howard Nelson tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire how new developments are finding alternative water sources to overcome environmental challenges.

CHARLOTTE—HFF's Tim Wright tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire why this suburban student housing facility was attractive to its buyer in a competitive market.

MIAMI-Ground water is all but disappearing in Florida, with reclaimed water becoming the norm for new development and construction. Find out how developers are dealing with the challenge.

BOCA RATON, FL—he Platinum Award of $1,000 will go to the best overall individual entry.

MIAMI—SeaFreight Agencies has signed a new 148,750-square-foot long-term lease in Doral. Find out how why the company chose to expand in Miami.